Saturday, May 8, 2010

Preparing to bring your bundle of joy home is such a fun and exciting time.

Here are 5 tips to help you create a space that is functional, warm, and perfectly suited to your new addition.

5 Tips for Decorating Your Baby’s Nursery:

1. Choose the perfect color. Many moms-to-be select paint color based on their bedding of choice or the sex of the baby. When choosing your nursery palette, be sure to also remember that color can affect your baby’s mood. Read more about choosing your child’s room color at: Buzzle

2. Nursery furniture and décor don’t have to cost a fortune. A little imagination and multi-functional pieces can go a long way. Consider using a low dresser or chest of drawers as a changing table or extra shelving (not above the crib) for more storage. Storage is key – portable drawers and containers can be hidden in closets and below your crib’s dust ruffle for additional storage needs. Also consider how your child might use the space and furniture as they grow into toddlers.

3. Carefully select a place for the crib. Try to avoid placing your baby’s crib in front of a window where sun and street lights can disturb your baby’s sleep. Also, move the crib away from air conditioning or heating vents.

4. Stimulate the senses. Don’t be afraid to incorporate bold hues when choosing your décor. Infants see dark and light contrast best so adding vivid and playful elements will help to create a stimulating space your child loves. Hanging mobiles or fun ceiling elements over the crib or changing table can also add stimulation and help grab your baby’s attention while trying to change diapers!

5. Do your research. There are tons of resources online that offer nursery decorating tips, room inspiration, and some amazing baby products. Make sure to check all recall listings before you purchase. Here are a few of our favorite vendors for all things child: Serena & Lily, Land of Nod, Nest and Cot, and Restoration Hardware Baby.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Planika Fires have created a modern stylish solution to the smokeless fireplace. These products offer the perfect combination of decorative furniture, fire, and sustainable design. As the focal point to any space, these sophisticated modern elements are works of art…. and perfectly safe! Each design runs on a special ethanol based fuel (a renewable and green source of energy) and produces no smoke, smell or ashes to clean up! Their designs come in an array of options from coffee tables to wall mounted fixtures to portable fire jars and more.